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The following “top ten” lists were generated based on votes cast by IGO members. Only active caches in Iowa are eligible and each registered member of IGO may vote for only one choice in each category.

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And now for the current top ten(s)...

 

 Best OVERALL cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCBB0D (4)  Sutliff Bridge Cache by Bigparrothead, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 1.   GCK18R (4)  The Creature at Walnut Ridge by SunnyCyndi, Multi-cache (2/2.5)
 3.   GCJ8YQ (3)  Briggs Falls by doug B, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 4.   GC20B2 (2)  Skywatcher Gorge: The Sequel by Solozen and crew, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
 4.   GCMV3Y (2)  The Mystery The Myth And The Code by UncleMike03, Unknown Cache (3.5/2)
 4.   GCZJY7 (2)  HEATHER'S CAMO by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 7.   GCQ603 (1)  4Shore by Blue Grass Tom, Multi-cache (2/1)
 7.   GCVPJE (1)  Weather Dance by SM IC, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
 7.   GCWBG1 (1)  Iowa's Oldest Building by kestrelhunter, timberhawk, Traditional Cache (4/3.5)
 7.   GC1AQC7 (1)  Punk'd by bucknuts, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 
 The EASIEST cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCPTQX (4)  The Ames Travel(bug) Lodge by fishpounder, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 2.   GCJ8YQ (3)  Briggs Falls by doug B, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 3.   GCK3XY (2)  Stroll on the Knoll by dazedandconfused, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 3.   GC15DRN (2)  BLOODLUST'S REST STOP by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
 5.   GCPAG8 (1)  St. Luke's Rest by DeaconDan, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 5.   GCK0BE (1)  That's All, Faulkes by Prairie Oaks, Traditional Cache (2/2)
 5.   GCQF2J (1)  Hangin' on by a Thread by mmdals1, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
 5.   GCK7BF (1)  Central Fire Micro by DoltishGuy, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 5.   GCPR4F (1)  Hilton Hideaway by Smalls, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 5.   GCNHCY (1)  Middle of Lover's Leap by Always & Forever 5, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
 
 Most CHALLENGING cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC5CF0 (4)  Pot o' Gold by Krohsedog and Gessner17, Traditional Cache (4/4.5)
 2.   GCNRA2 (2)  Birthplace of the 4H Emblem by snoop105, Traditional Cache (5/1)
 2.   GC130JR (2)  HEY NVG 2 by BLOODLUST, Multi-cache (3/1.5)
 4.   GCKVR0 (1)  Red Rock Challenge by kilbari, Multi-cache (4/3)
 4.   GCRFTV (1)  Swiss Cheese - Rainy Day Cache #1 by Blue Grass Tom & IowaGerd, Traditional Cache (3.5/2.5)
 4.   GCN9G3 (1)  Smokers Paradise (Tobacco Island) by hntrbass, Traditional Cache (3/3)
 4.   GCX26B (1)  Ten Equals Eight Right? by lucasayoung, Unknown Cache (4/4.5)
 4.   GCGAD1 (1)  ehcaC sdrawkcaB by Hunt&Peck, Multi-cache (4/2.5)
 4.   GC14Q1C (1)  Napoleon by hawkeyelaw, Traditional Cache (2/5)
 4.   GCWBG1 (1)  Iowa's Oldest Building by kestrelhunter, timberhawk, Traditional Cache (4/3.5)
 
 Best FAMILY cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC1AQC7 (2)  Punk'd by bucknuts, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 1.   GC15BHN (2)  SALTY by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (3/3)
 1.   GCJ8YQ (2)  Briggs Falls by doug B, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 1.   GCK0BE (2)  That's All, Faulkes by Prairie Oaks, Traditional Cache (2/2)
 5.   GCJ14F (1)  Owl's Well That Ends Well by Prairie Oaks, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
 5.   GCRE04 (1)  Willow Creek Cache by SM IC, Multi-cache (2/1)
 5.   GC14Z5H (1)  A Cache For Emily by hytoll,Doc Mary,Hannah 55, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 5.   GCQ419 (1)  Herbie the Hermit by mmdals1, Traditional Cache (2.5/4)
 5.   GC6880 (1)  Greenbelt Lake GOTO Cache by UNIBear & Sons, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
 5.   GCE57C (1)  Kare-Bear's Creative Cache by Timber&Bear, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 
 Best KIDS cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCPF83 (3)  Nathan's Alien Cache by supergoober, Traditional Cache (2.5/2.5)
 2.   GCZA20 (2)  Ella's Treasure by Charles City Biker, Jenna, and Ella, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 2.   GC1AQC7 (2)  Punk'd by bucknuts, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 2.   GCZJY7 (2)  HEATHER'S CAMO by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 2.   GCJ8YQ (2)  Briggs Falls by doug B, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 2.   GCKDG6 (2)  Science Safari by dazedandconfused, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 7.   GCGJK0 (1)  Cousin's Cache For Kids by Team Red, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
 7.   GCKNW3 (1)  The Long And The Short Of It by Hunt&Peck, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
 7.   GC14Z5H (1)  A Cache For Emily by hytoll,Doc Mary,Hannah 55, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 7.   GCPARZ (1)  Under the Smedley by AllWyzLost, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
 
 Best PUZZLE cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCQXRC (3)  Gazebo Amoebo Elemental Cache by supergoober, Unknown Cache (1.5/1)
 2.   GC4DCF (2)  River Valley Run Cache #1: Boone and the Boonies by Squeamish, Multi-cache (4/3)
 2.   GCHY6Z (2)  All Around Northwood by The Northwood Goonies, Multi-cache (2.5/2)
 2.   GCD7A4 (2)  Unusualoo by Squeamish, Multi-cache (4.5/3)
 2.   GCHQ8J (2)  Picture Puzzler by UncleMike03, Unknown Cache (2/1)
 6.   GCW4Q2 (1)  SomewhereInIA-64,000 stories by SomewhereInND, Unknown Cache (4/1)
 6.   GC1403A (1)  Folsom Prison Blues by Azrag, Unknown Cache (5/3)
 6.   GCZQAF (1)  ATHLETES LOVE CACHE by BLOODLUST, Unknown Cache (1.5/1.5)
 6.   GC169YX (1)  Old Plank Road - Toll Booth #? - Bonus Cache! by JOFOSO, Unknown Cache (2/3)
 6.   GCRB51 (1)  Sudoku With A Twist by oldtimer1 Bill, Betty & Corky, Unknown Cache (3.5/1.5)
 
 Best MULTI-cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCHY6Z (4)  All Around Northwood by The Northwood Goonies, Multi-cache (2.5/2)
 2.   GC15NG9 (1)  Bear Trax Mean Micro Multi by bear trax, Multi-cache (3.5/1.5)
 2.   GC128YJ (1)  Name That Tune by bellcurve, Unknown Cache (4/2.5)
 2.   GC11MHM (1)  Squirrel's Delight by midasguy, Multi-cache (4.5/1)
 2.   GCEC00 (1)  Crow Creek Hide And Seek by Hunt&Peck, Multi-cache (4/3.5)
 2.   GC130JR (1)  HEY NVG 2 by BLOODLUST, Multi-cache (3/1.5)
 2.   GC13X94 (1)  Bronx Bomber by 3 Men And A Mommy, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
 2.   GC12QM9 (1)  Rosa Parks Cache by dazedandconfused, Multi-cache (2/1.5)
 2.   GCQ8MM (1)  Velcro Rabbit by Blue Grass Tom, Multi-cache (1.5/1)
 2.   GCHPBJ (1)  IT'S A MAD- MAD- MAD MICRO MULTI by The Weasel, Multi-cache (4/3.5)
 
 Favorite 'BUG DROP' cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCPTQX (5)  The Ames Travel(bug) Lodge by fishpounder, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 2.   GCZYR1 (3)  Interstate 80/35 Travel Bug Hotel by bear trax, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 3.   GCE57C (2)  Kare-Bear's Creative Cache by Timber&Bear, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 4.   GCQJ85 (1)  The Bug Barn by Hill Folk, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 4.   GC164T8 (1)  The Pond TB Hotel by JOFOSO, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 4.   GCWNJ9 (1)  Corridor South by AB-n-AP, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 4.   GCJGCX (1)  Glidden's First Cache by sir cache alot, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 4.   GCRN6X (1)  Need A Ride? by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 4.   GC94EA (1)  I-80 Grinnell Rest Area Cache by maggie potts, Traditional Cache (1/2)
 4.   GCMVRV (1)  Willow Creek Travel Bug Motel by The Northwood Goonies, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
 
 Best VIRTUAL cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC6780 (6)  Holly Shrine by Danny Bishop, Virtual Cache (1/1.5)
 2.   GCAD6F (5)  Monument in the Middle of Nowhere by wildthings, Virtual Cache (1.5/1)
 3.   GCA749 (3)  All Veterans Memorial Park by Corporal Stevens (Retired), Virtual Cache (1/1)
 4.   GCG2ZA (2)  L&C "Lewis & Clark: An American Adventure" by Kristen Walter & The Three Amigos, Virtual Cache (1/1)
 4.   GCHJ67 (2)  Double-take by Squeamish, Virtual Cache (1/1)
 6.   GCAA61 (1)  American Gothic by kbraband, Virtual Cache (1/1)
 6.   GC2FE2 (1)  Our Little Zoe by pedally, Virtual Cache (2/2)
 
 Best HIDDEN cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCNRA2 (3)  Birthplace of the 4H Emblem by snoop105, Traditional Cache (5/1)
 1.   GCZYBR (3)  East Park - Mason City Micro II #5 by Reding (revived by Charles City Biker), Traditional Cache (5/2)
 3.   GCD273 (2)  Yo-Da-Lin in the Valley by The Weasel with help from Traveling Matt, Traditional Cache (3.5/2)
 3.   GCWBG1 (2)  Iowa's Oldest Building by kestrelhunter, timberhawk, Traditional Cache (4/3.5)
 3.   GCT18G (2)  Fish Weir Redux by Team Cougar Pride, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 3.   GC106WT (2)  MR. BILL'S O-FACE by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 7.   GCQ0DD (1)  downtown getdown by TeamWaddy, Traditional Cache (3/1)
 7.   GCTJJ6 (1)  Relief Pitcher by looseneutraldrums, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 7.   GC11MHM (1)  Squirrel's Delight by midasguy, Multi-cache (4.5/1)
 7.   GCZ6XH (1)  Look and look some more by pfdf123, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 
 Best CAMOFLAUGED cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCNRA2 (3)  Birthplace of the 4H Emblem by snoop105, Traditional Cache (5/1)
 2.   GCZ66N (2)  Bridges of Linn County #3 by RLowtek, Traditional Cache (2.5/1)
 2.   GCRY52 (2)  Creek Cache by isabow2&deederdad, Traditional Cache (3.5/3)
 2.   GCZRFP (2)  Sunset Park #8 by Charles City Biker, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
 2.   GCZJY7 (2)  HEATHER'S CAMO by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 6.   GCWWPV (1)  Beaver Stumped? by kestrelhunter, Traditional Cache (3/3)
 6.   GCPK6X (1)  See-Level by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 6.   GC16A29 (1)  Shagbark Hickory by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
 6.   GCWBG1 (1)  Iowa's Oldest Building by kestrelhunter, timberhawk, Traditional Cache (4/3.5)
 6.   GCRXK0 (1)  Scott Park Micro by SM IC, Traditional Cache (2/2)
 
 Best SWAG in an Iowa cache is at:
 1.   GCPTQX (2)  The Ames Travel(bug) Lodge by fishpounder, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 1.   GCZJY7 (2)  HEATHER'S CAMO by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 3.   GC25A7 (1)  P's Hidden Cache by Durango Dale, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
 3.   GCP14X (1)  Iowa's Biggest Fryin' Pan by Blaine4292, Unknown Cache (1/2)
 3.   GCKDG6 (1)  Science Safari by dazedandconfused, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 3.   GCMPXH (1)  Back to the Devonian Earthcache by rooboy (via Earthcache Master), Earthcache (1/1)
 3.   GCKFDX (1)  Sarge's Stash by Reding, Traditional Cache (3/3.5)
 3.   GC20B2 (1)  Skywatcher Gorge: The Sequel by Solozen and crew, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
 
 Most CREATIVE cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCMTKQ (3)  Morse Code by dazedandconfused, Multi-cache (2/1.5)
 2.   GCTCA9 (2)  The Sign says it all by supergoober, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 2.   GCK18R (2)  The Creature at Walnut Ridge by SunnyCyndi, Multi-cache (2/2.5)
 2.   GCMV3Y (2)  The Mystery The Myth And The Code by UncleMike03, Unknown Cache (3.5/2)
 2.   GC106WT (2)  MR. BILL'S O-FACE by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 2.   GC1AQC7 (2)  Punk'd by bucknuts, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 7.   GCWQ31 (1)  The Norman Trail by isabow2&deederdad, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 7.   GCTJJ6 (1)  Relief Pitcher by looseneutraldrums, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 7.   GCTJ2T (1)  #(((*#)&*$ triker120! by triker120, Unknown Cache (2/1.5)
 7.   GCX214 (1)  Tour of Fairbank by deereman72, Multi-cache (1/1)
 
 Best HIKE (or TRAVEL) to a cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC20B2 (3)  Skywatcher Gorge: The Sequel by Solozen and crew, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
 2.   GC91D3 (1)  Searryl's Cave Cache by Solozen and Crew, Traditional Cache (2/3.5)
 2.   GCZ0VG (1)  Do (High) - The Octave by The NVG, Traditional Cache (3.5/2.5)
 2.   GCT18G (1)  Fish Weir Redux by Team Cougar Pride, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 2.   GC80B (1)  Forgotten Monument by Cache Machine, Traditional Cache (2/2)
 2.   GC15EQT (1)  BLOODLUST'S 2ND HOME by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
 2.   GCPHJE (1)  Cash 'N a Cache by CZARBAR, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 2.   GC162 (1)  Maltese Goldfinch (Re-resurrected) by Wulfgar, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
 2.   GCJWHB (1)  Lone Tree Point Treasure by N.I. Boss Gobbler, Traditional Cache (1/2.5)
 2.   GCH5M4 (1)  The Norseman's ford by Shadwell, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 
 Best SCENERY at an Iowa cache is:
 1.   GCZ68J (4)  Nala's Surprise by Charles City Biker and Jenna, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
 2.   GCJ8YQ (3)  Briggs Falls by doug B, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 3.   GC16F0V (2)  615 FEET by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (2.5/1.5)
 3.   GCWAEB (2)  A View to Behold by LOBRI, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 5.   GC171A1 (1)  Million Dollar View by SidneyB, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 5.   GCFDFE (1)  Cedar Bluffs Cache by Sarah & Tyler, Traditional Cache (3/3.5)
 5.   GC5CF0 (1)  Pot o' Gold by Krohsedog and Gessner17, Traditional Cache (4/4.5)
 5.   GCWV0T (1)  The View by mittler, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
 5.   GC9ABA (1)  Lost Lake by marden, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
 5.   GCKW1D (1)  Eclectic by Reding, Traditional Cache (3/1.5)
 
 Best SUMMER cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCTVEK (3)  The Flying Potato Cache by supergoober, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
 2.   GCAA61 (2)  American Gothic by kbraband, Virtual Cache (1/1)
 2.   GCJP22 (2)  Easy to Overlook by Hunt&Peck, Traditional Cache (2/1.5)
 2.   GC130JR (2)  HEY NVG 2 by BLOODLUST, Multi-cache (3/1.5)
 5.   GCKP8E (1)  The Heineken Experience by Krohsedog, Traditional Cache (3.5/3)
 5.   GCJ951 (1)  A Cabin Cruiser by hiflyer, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 5.   GCK8PB (1)  Psycho Micro by mastercacher, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 5.   GCG2EY (1)  Yuletide Cache by SaidCache, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 5.   GCHY51 (1)  Echo Cache by Top_Gun, Multi-cache (3/4)
 5.   GCNNMM (1)  Shrooms4U by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 
 Best WINTER cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC21D1 (2)  Abby's Treasure Island by Solozen and crew, Traditional Cache (2.5/5)
 1.   GC15BH5 (2)  TEENAGE WASTELAND by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (2/3)
 1.   GCEE3E (2)  Brinker Lake Adventure by UNIBear, Sons 2 & 3, Traditional Cache (1.5/4.5)
 1.   GCQHW5 (2)  Kenwood Park Micro by supergoober, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 5.   GC19WKP (1)  Here on Buckette Isle! by bucknuts, Traditional Cache (1/4.5)
 5.   GC20B2 (1)  Skywatcher Gorge: The Sequel by Solozen and crew, Traditional Cache (2.5/3.5)
 5.   GCE475 (1)  Hogenson Pond by oldtimer1, Traditional Cache (1/1)
 5.   GC10A9P (1)  Bird Blind by ricann, Traditional Cache (1.5/3)
 
 Best at NIGHT cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GCR7Q6 (4)  Manhattan Day & Night Cache by supergoober, Multi-cache (1.5/1.5)
 2.   GCPR5E (2)  Rest in Peace by Team Smalls, Multi-cache (2.5/2.5)
 2.   GCZXRP (2)  Downtown Secret #4 by Charles City Biker, Traditional Cache (4/1)
 2.   GC15DRN (2)  BLOODLUST'S REST STOP by BLOODLUST, Traditional Cache (1.5/2)
 5.   GCKP8E (1)  The Heineken Experience by Krohsedog, Traditional Cache (3.5/3)
 5.   GCK18R (1)  The Creature at Walnut Ridge by SunnyCyndi, Multi-cache (2/2.5)
 5.   GCZE2T (1)  Solstice Celebration, 2006 by Des Moines Cacher, Multi-cache (2.5/2)
 5.   GCKGNY (1)  adventurbox by adventurtony, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
 5.   GCMBE8 (1)  Powers of Ten by Iowa Tom, Unknown Cache (2.5/2)
 5.   GC3B66 (1)  Ancient Highway to the Middle of Nowhere Cache by Squeamish, Virtual Cache (3/1.5)
 
 Most FUN cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC130JR (2)  HEY NVG 2 by BLOODLUST, Multi-cache (3/1.5)
 1.   GCZG9E (2)  Charles City Treasure #3 by Charles City Biker and Ella, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 1.   GC5CF0 (2)  Pot o' Gold by Krohsedog and Gessner17, Traditional Cache (4/4.5)
 1.   GCMV3Y (2)  The Mystery The Myth And The Code by UncleMike03, Unknown Cache (3.5/2)
 1.   GC1501D (2)  Hannah,s Thunder by hytoll,Doc Mary, Traditional Cache (2/2)
 1.   GCHY6Z (2)  All Around Northwood by The Northwood Goonies, Multi-cache (2.5/2)
 7.   GCKP8E (1)  The Heineken Experience by Krohsedog, Traditional Cache (3.5/3)
 7.   GCK5RX (1)  End of the Road by Team Cougar Pride, Traditional Cache (2/2.5)
 7.   GC4DCF (1)  River Valley Run Cache #1: Boone and the Boonies by Squeamish, Multi-cache (4/3)
 7.   GCNCAC (1)  Hawkeye State Happy by SaidCache & CCCooperagency, Traditional Cache (2/1)
 
 And the least FUN cache in Iowa is:
 1.   GC151C3 (2)  Bloodlust's Revenge by 3AMT, Unknown Cache (2.5/2.5)
 1.   GCX6A8 (2)  I Stopped Here by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (1.5/1)
 1.   GCQZW1 (2)  Grady's Little Cache by The Northwood Goonies, Traditional Cache (5/1)
 4.   GCWTAG (1)  White Heat by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (1/1.5)
 4.   GC10MKX (1)  Briar Patch by Blue Grass Tom, Traditional Cache (1.5/1.5)
 4.   GCMWAH (1)  Bushwhacked by bigslick, Traditional Cache (3/3)
 4.   GC1924 (1)  Tunnel Valley by wulfgar, Traditional Cache (1.5/2.5)
 

 

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